Activities Assistant
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Job Location:
Virginia Beach, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 37000 - 39000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Activities Assistant
State Role Title:Direct Service Associate II
Hiring Range: $37000-$39000
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
Location:J&C VCC
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Activities Assistant will assist the Activities Coordinator and Activities Director with planning and implementing activities designed to enrich the lives of our residents.
Activities Assistant responsibilities include creating leading and engaging residents in meaningful and enjoyable activities providing emotional support and ensuring residents personal and social needs are met.
Minimum Qualifications
Assist in planning and leading daily activities such as games music crafts exercise outings etc.
Encourage and assist residents to participate in scheduled activities.
Able to develop and adapt engaging activities tailored to a wide range of abilities and interest.
Flexible in approach and able toa adjust activities as needed for individual needs.
Additional Considerations
Long term care experience preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DVS employees the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check.
For consideration for this position candidates MUST apply online at . Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge skills and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail email or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability use this link: or call DARS at .
Contact Information
Name: Natasha Hughes
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Time Management
- Growing Experience
- Assisted Living
- Computer Skills
- Daycare
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commercial Driving
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimers Care
- Memory Care
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